Whitewater Academy

11600 White Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214

whitewateracademy.wearecms.com

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitewater Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As an educational institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for future success in middle school and beyond. The school’s curriculum aligns with state standards, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg system, benefiting from district-wide resources while maintaining its own unique culture focused on its student body. By utilizing the official CMS school portal, Whitewater Academy facilitates communication between educators, students, and families, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed about school events, academic calendars, and district initiatives. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, Whitewater Academy strives to be a vital hub for learning and community engagement in the White Rapids Road area.

793

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitewater Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	318
Black	360
Asian	44
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Black
360 (45.4 %)
Hispanic
318 (40.1 %)
Asian
44 (5.5 %)
White
40 (5.0 %)
Two or More
24 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-0003
Website:	http://whitewateracademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	829
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 132